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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WKF GOODS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WKF GOODS

We have been informed that as for the 2025-2029 season, Hirota, Tokyodo International and Hayate will no longer be on the list of WKF approved manufacturers for that season. (Tokaido will remain on the list). WKF goods from the above manufacturers...
Separates / Mixed Sizes Now Available

Separates / Mixed Sizes Now Available

We are pleased to announce that you can now purchase most dogi as separates directly from the product order page. So, if you need a larger jacket than the bottoms, for example, you can now mix the sizes. Just purchase them as two separate products...
Introduction of Registered Small Packet Service

Introduction of Registered Small Packet Service

Whilst Japan Post have now terminated the International e-Packet service, they still offer an International Registered Small Packet service. Whilst this service is slightly more expensive than the old e-packet service, it is faster.  It is also...
Hirota Stops Production of #163

Hirota Stops Production of #163

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Hirota has stopped production of the #163 heavyweight dogi. Goodbye to a legendary dogi which won many a world title in it's day, as well as being popular with many famous masters.    
Tokaido Shikon (TAW) no more!

Tokaido Shikon (TAW) no more!

Tokaido has stopped making the excellent Shikon (TAW) dogi permenantly. They will be unable to make this dogi in the future with no plans for a replacement due to the company's perceived  lack of popularity of 100% cotton dogi. We therefore we...
Pinack Dogi Material Description Change

Pinack Dogi Material Description Change

We would like to inform customers, based on recent information that we have been provided that we have changed the description of the Pinack dogi material on our website. Previously, our website said that it was 100% cotton, based on what we had...
DHL PRICE INCREASES (FROM 2024)

DHL PRICE INCREASES (FROM 2024)

We would like to inform our customers that as of January 1st 2024, DHL will increase their shipping charges due to global logistic conditions including the ongoing war in Ukraine.  In particular, shipments to North America will incur an emergency...
NEW TOKAIDO DOGI

NEW TOKAIDO DOGI

Now finally available Outside of Japan, The Spark (SEN)  WKF approved kata dogi from Tokaido. Created in colaboration with and popularised by Japanese kata sensation Kazumasa Moto. Now available with Shoulder embrodiery to meet the new WKF rules...
NEW HIROTA DOGI

NEW HIROTA DOGI

Intorducing the New Hirota Tsubasa Evolution 1 A brand new Kumite dogi from Hirota. Hirota have now improved on their Tsubasa (翼 meaning wings), Ultra lightweight dogi by introducing a new type of material designed for ultra-fast, ultra-mobile...
CHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF USE

CHANGES IN CONDITIONS OF USE

We would like to inform customers of changes to our conditons of use, especially with regards to Duties and Taxes for our British and European customers, as a result of BREXIT and the upcoming changes to EU policy coming into effect from July 1,...